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“Privilege is when you contribute to the oppression of others and then claim that you are the one being discriminated against.”

“It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.”

“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.”

“If you think your religion requires discrimination, you're probably misreading your faith.”

“Bigotry lives not just in our words, but in our actions, thoughts, and institutions.”

“There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.”

“Bigotry is based on deception, of oneself and of others.”

“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.”

“Urging an organization to be inclusive is not an attack. It's progress.”

“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.”

“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.”

“Bigotry hurts the economy, so the next time you want to blame minorities for your problems, first take a look in the mirror.”

“Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression.”

“Reducing a group to a slur or stereotype reduces us all.”

“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.”

“Never be content to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon. Your rights could be next.”

“When we hide discrimination under the guise of 'religious freedom,' we make a mockery of human rights.”

“The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins.”

“If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are.”

“Today's 'religious freedom' policies should not be seen as a problem limited to LGBT people but as a co-optation of religion that affects us all.”

“I've fought for religious freedom and I can tell you that anti-gay 'religious freedom' bills aren't it.”

“Racism is dead only to those who've closed their eyes and ears to the whole world around them.”

“Whites saying 'make America white again' is like millionaires saying 'make the wealthy rich again.”

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Author:DaShanne Stokes

“People often call fighting racism being 'PC' when they don't want to confront their own prejudice”

“Racist legacy laws and modern racist practices are all part of the same system, and it needs to be changed now.”

“People often call fighting discrimination being 'PC' because they don't want their own unearned privileges challenged.”

“One of the best ways you can fight discrimination is by taking good care of yourself. Your survival is not just important; it's an act of revolution.”

“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.”

“It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.”

“Standing against discrimination for some while supporting discrimination against others hurts us all.”

“Fear is the intended result of codifying homophobia into law.”

“Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity.”

“Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine.”

“If you think being straight means you're being discriminated against, you're probably misreading your privilege.”

“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.”

“Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress.”

“Building bridges takes us further than building walls.”

“Calling for an end to hate shouldn't be treated as a punishable offense.”

“When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth.”

“What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?”

“Prejudice plunges you into a world of fear and hate. That's no way to live.”

“It's terrifying to think you could become the next statistic.”